Comments on: what is the difference between a 2, 3, and 4-channel radio control helicopter? http://mc2intl.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-2-3-and-4-channel-radio-control-helicopter/ Looking for a Radio Controlled Helicopter? We can help! Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:25:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: ke6alm http://mc2intl.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-2-3-and-4-channel-radio-control-helicopter/comment-page-1/#comment-48 ke6alm Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:30:11 +0000 http://mc2intl.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-2-3-and-4-channel-radio-control-helicopter/#comment-48 More channels means more functions. A 2-channel RC helicopter is going to be a child's toy. It will do basic up/down and forward/back movements without much acrobatic ability. The additional channels will add abilities such as pitch and yaw, the ability to hover, pivoting using the tail rotor, and so on. Of course, more functions means that it is harder to fly; you have to actively control all those inputs just as if you were flying a full-scale helicopter. If you are new to the hobby, you should start simple to learn the basics of helicopter control (it is an art) and to decide if it is really for you, as an advanced helicopter can be pretty pricey compared to other RC vehicles. More channels means more functions. A 2-channel RC helicopter is going to be a child’s toy. It will do basic up/down and forward/back movements without much acrobatic ability. The additional channels will add abilities such as pitch and yaw, the ability to hover, pivoting using the tail rotor, and so on. Of course, more functions means that it is harder to fly; you have to actively control all those inputs just as if you were flying a full-scale helicopter.

If you are new to the hobby, you should start simple to learn the basics of helicopter control (it is an art) and to decide if it is really for you, as an advanced helicopter can be pretty pricey compared to other RC vehicles.

]]> By: Joe B. http://mc2intl.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-2-3-and-4-channel-radio-control-helicopter/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Joe B. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:48:39 +0000 http://mc2intl.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-2-3-and-4-channel-radio-control-helicopter/#comment-47 The helicopter and control have switchable channels. This avoids interference with other radio controlled devices in the area. It wouldn't do you much good to try to fly your helicopter on one channel when someone else nearby is using the same channel. Hence, you can switch it and use a different channel. The helicopter and control have switchable channels. This avoids interference with other radio controlled devices in the area. It wouldn’t do you much good to try to fly your helicopter on one channel when someone else nearby is using the same channel. Hence, you can switch it and use a different channel.

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